Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar has publicly called for a comprehensive scrutiny of the assets held by sitting MLAs in the state. Jakhar argued that if the Bhagwant Mann-led government intends to demonstrate a commitment to transparency and accountability, it must initiate an independent inquiry into the financial holdings of elected representatives.

In response to the demand, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) indicated that it is open to the idea of asset scrutiny. However, the party countered the BJP's proposal by insisting that any such investigation should not be limited to one party. Instead, the AAP suggested that a probe into assets should encompass members of all political parties in the state, effectively shifting the scope of the potential inquiry to include the BJP and other opposition groups as well.

While the BJP frames the request as a test of the current administration's integrity, the AAP's response suggests a strategy of mutual accountability. There is currently no agreement on the scope, methodology, or independent body that would oversee such an investigation, nor has there been a formal legislative motion introduced to enact these demands. The discourse remains at the level of public statements between the two parties, with no immediate action taken by the state government to launch a formal audit.